Isaiah McKenzie, ranked a four-star athlete by
247Sports.com, maintains his interest in the Rutgers program, although
committed to Notre Dame. The 5-8, 170-pound do-it-all offensive threat was originally
slated to take his Rutgers official visit the weekend Dec. 6, but decided to
re-take his SAT instead. However, the American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.)
senior has re-scheduled the visit.

"We changed the date," said McKenzie. "I'm supposed to be up
there January 17th."

Rutgers wide receivers coach Matt Simon has taken over
McKenzie's recruiting duties due to the departure of former defensive coordinator
Dave Cohen.

"(Coach Simon) just lets me know they still want me no
matter what," said McKenzie. "And that what goes on between the coaches is
between the coaches."

McKenzie had developed a positive relationship with Cohen, but
says his exodus will not affect his decision-making process.

"Coach Cohen is cool. He was recruiting me for corner. But coach
Simon is recruiting me for receiver," said McKenzie. "I was close with Cohen and
was used to talking to him, but things happen in the business world. And it won't
affect my decision."

Could McKenzie decide for the Scarlet Knights?

"There is a chance," McKenzie said. "I just want to see it
first."

McKenzie has no additional visits planned. Although
committed to Notre Dame he says he hasn't spoken to Tony Alford, his Fighting
Irish recruiting coach, for over two weeks.

McKenzie helped lead his Patriots (15-1, 3-0) to a FHSAA 5A
state championship victory over Clay (Green Cove Springs, Fla.), 66-8. He
accumulated 892 receiving yards, 251 rushing yards and 20 total TDs – six on special
teams returns – this past season.